Last Sold Price
6 beds4,498 sqft$356/sqft
56 Farlow Rd, Newton, MA 02458

Description

Farlow Hill Shingle style Victorian privately set on a gorgeous 29,000+ sq. ft. lot. The interior is a classic example of Arts and Crafts architecture. Period details of woodwork, leaded glass, beamed ceilings,inglenooks and four fireplaces have been thoughtfully preserved. Minutes from Cambridge and Boston.Farlow Hill Shingle style Victorian privately set on a gorgeous 29,000+ sq. ft. lot. The interior is a classic example of Arts and Crafts architecture. Period details of woodwork, leaded glass, beamed ceilings,inglenooks and four fireplaces have been thoughtfully preserved. Minutes from Cambridge and Boston.
LISTING CLOSED: 10/30/2012 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Jody Thrasher • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Property Details for 56 Farlow Road

Status
MLS #
71433917
Days on Market
77
Taxes
$16,457 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1890
Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Victorian
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Location

Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, Jody Thrasher

Sold By Compass, The Matt Montgomery Group

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Building Information for 56 Farlow Road

Stories-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.67 AC / 29,139 SF

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$9,504 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,133

Property Taxes

$1,371

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 56 Farlow Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 4498.0
  • Color: Brown
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Underwood
  • High School: North
  • Middle School: Bigelow
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Countertop Range, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Library, Foyer, Sitting Room, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub
  • Interior Features: Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Wooded
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Off-Street, Deeded
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off-Street, Deeded
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Deeded
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 304.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 19.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 208.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 224.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 187.0
  • Bedroom4 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 224.0
  • Bedroom5 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 14.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 288.0
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 18.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 285.0
  • Kitchen Features: Pantry,Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 19.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 450.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Beamed Ceilings
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 30.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:72 B:035 L:0001,702921
  • Assessments: $1,473,300
  • Book: 52834
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Zoning: SR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Foundation Area: 9999.0
  • Frontage: 222.00
  • Heat Zones: 4
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 56 Farlow Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 30, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #343140366

$1,600,000

+5639.4% / yr

Oct 30, 2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71433917

$1,600,000
Sep 24, 2012

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71433917

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/30/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #343140366

$1,600,000

+5639.4% / yr

10/30/2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71433917

$1,600,000
09/24/2012

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71433917

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Public Records for 56 Farlow Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,860,900Additions$2,404,000Total$4,264,900
Tax Record2025$41,796 ($3,483 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt5,884 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,884 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,330 SqFtStories3Lot Size29,139 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890Year Renovated1890ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:72 B:035 L:0001

Schools near 56 Farlow Road

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Underwood Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Ward Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bigelow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 56 Farlow Road, Newton, MA 02458
$1,600,000
6
4,498
29,139
$3,600,000
5
6,650
19,051
$2,100,000
4
3,835
14,275
9
4.5
4,829
57,376
5
4,191
42,255
$740,000
5
2
4,428
23,625

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